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No I didn't have a usable swivel seat. I made a "drop-in" seat that locks in place with the tractor seat flipped up. Not quite as convenient but similar to what you would have on a 3-pt backhoe.

For the record, I just finished converting a BX2380 to a backhoe/loader. I had a wrecked BX23s from which I unbolted the loader brackets (2 pcs), backhoe side frames (2 pcs), and rear backhoe brackets (2 pcs, these are called fender stays in the parts manual). Also had to move a hydraulic...

Yes , the brackets removed from the 23S were heavily reinforced. The rear part of the 2380 frame had to be removed (also bolted on) and the backhoe/subframe bolted on. Once that was done there is no difference at all between the new 2380 configuration and the old 23S. The main point I wanted...

I am new here and don't want to step on anyone's toes with this reply, but I just bought a wrecked BX23S with a good BT603 backhoe and LA344 loader that were both in perfect condition. I found a good BX2380 with no attachments. I removed the loader brackets and rear backhoe brackets from the...